Job Description:
Lead and manage the Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team within the legal entity EFG Bank AG, overseeing all KYC/AML processes and procedures to ensure proper risks management and adherence to internal framework and regulatory requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
* Oversight of Onboarding & Periodic Reviews activities.
* Management of the Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team, defining priorities, setting goals and leading people.
* Provide support and guidance to the team and the front office.
* Escalate sensitive and/or urgent issues to the Head of Financial Crime or her deputy.
* Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with First Line of Defense (FLoD) and other stakeholders as well as with foreign Compliance units.
* Prepare, participate and follow-up on internal and external audits.
* Preparation of management reports, statistics and KPI for internal use and for Group Compliance.
* Prepare and provide trainings and workshops to compliance and front office.
* Maintain and enhance Onboarding & Periodic Reviews processes, systems and tools by participating in projects, reviewing and/or developing internal guidelines and supporting the development of new tools.
Professional Skills:
* 8+ years of experience in Compliance with strong track record in compliance knowledge, particularly in client onboarding but also in financial crime and transaction monitoring.
* Certificate of advanced studies in Compliance and/or other specialized certificates are a plus.
* Strong leadership.
* Strong knowledge of Private banking, Wealth Management and Asset Management.
* Good understanding of commercial challenges.
* Solution-driven and pragmatic mindset.
* Flexibility and resourcefulness.
* Strong ability to work across different functions.
* Flexibility to travel around Switzerland on a regular basis.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Fluent in English as well as in French and/or German and/or Swiss German and/or Italian.
Our Values:
* Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges as well as seeking continuous improvement.
* Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results.
* Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence.
* Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset.
* Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.